Int’l community, UN must take cognizance of grave situation in IIOJK: FO Spokesperson

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 10 (APP): Pakistan on Friday strongly condemning the continued military crackdowns and human rights violations in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) urged the international community, including the United Nations to take immediate cognizance of the grave situation in IIOJK. “The plight of the Kashmiris in IIOJK is also evident before… Continue reading Int’l community, UN must take cognizance of grave situation in IIOJK: FO Spokesperson

US Summit on Democracy; PM takes best position of not becoming anyone’s party: President

ISLAMABAD, Dec 10 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi describing the current global order as “exploitative” and “based on vested interests” has stated that Prime Minister Imran Khan had taken a best position of not becoming anyone’s party. He expressed these views while responding to a question about Pakistan’s non-participation in the virtual Summit on Democracy… Continue reading US Summit on Democracy; PM takes best position of not becoming anyone’s party: President

Govt incentivizes industrial sector for wealth creation: PM

KARACHI, Dec 10 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said since wealth creation was not possible without industrialization in the country, which was mandatory for repayment of debts, the incumbent government incentivized this sector. Addressing as a chief guest at the inauguration ceremony of Engro Polymer & Chemicals PVC-III at the Governor House, he said… Continue reading Govt incentivizes industrial sector for wealth creation: PM

PM inaugurates landmark Rs. 35.5 billion Karachi Green Line Bus Rapid Transport System

KARACHI, Dec 10 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday inaugurated the landmark Rs. 35.5 billion Green Line Bus Rapid Transport System (BRTS) project, providing a modern travelling facility to 135,000 commuters of Karachi’s Western and Central Districts. The Green Line BRTS system, which included 21 stations along with ticketing rooms, escalators and stairs, also… Continue reading PM inaugurates landmark Rs. 35.5 billion Karachi Green Line Bus Rapid Transport System

UNGA adopts Pak-sponsored resolution calling for respect for sacred religious symbols

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 09 (APP):  The UN General Assembly Thursday adopted, by an overwhelming majority, a Pakistan-Philippines sponsored resolution on promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue that underscored the need for respecting sacred religious symbols.  The vote was 139 in favour, to none against, with nine abstentions.The resolution is in line with Prime Minister Imran Khan’s… Continue reading UNGA adopts Pak-sponsored resolution calling for respect for sacred religious symbols

PM for inclusive development to empower the poor

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday stressing for inclusive development said it must demonstrate trickle-down effects with the aim of empowering the poor and lower strata of society. He expressed these views in an online address at the concluding session of the 24th Sustainable Development Conference titled: “Beyond the Pandemic: Leaving… Continue reading PM for inclusive development to empower the poor

PM felicitates Gambian President on impressive election victory

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday extended heartiest felicitations to President Adama Barrow of Gambia on impressive victory in Presidential elections. “People of brotherly Gambia have again reposed their trust in his able leadership. I look forward to continuing the productive engagement between Pakistan and Gambia,” Imran Khan said in a… Continue reading PM felicitates Gambian President on impressive election victory

Using force not a solution to eliminate extremism: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan interacts with officers of 115th National Management Course in Islamabad on 9th December, 2021

ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday emphasized that using force was not a solution to eliminate extremism, rather instilling moral and ethical values in the young generation would create a moderate, tolerant and progressive society. “The main objective of establishing Rehmatul Lil Alameen Authority is to raise the moral standards of… Continue reading Using force not a solution to eliminate extremism: PM

President urges civil servants to focus on improving governance, service delivery

ISLAMABAD, Dec 8 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Wednesday urged the civil servants to focus on improving governance and service delivery so as to effectively respond to people’s needs. He underlined the need for taking fast decisions by using Information Technology (IT) tools to enhance efficiency and good governance. The President was addressing the participants… Continue reading President urges civil servants to focus on improving governance, service delivery

FM Qureshi, Josep Borrel co-chair 6th round of Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue

BRUSSELS (Belgium), Dec 7 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Vice President Josep Borrel co-chaired the 6th round of Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue here on Tuesday. During the strategic dialogue, multi-dimensional bilateral relations between Pakistan and the European Union were discussed in detail. Implementation… Continue reading FM Qureshi, Josep Borrel co-chair 6th round of Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue

FM meets NATO chief, says Pakistan following policy of peace in South Asia

BRUSSELS (Belgium), Dec 7 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday said that Pakistan was following the policy of peace with all of its neighbors for peace and stability in South Asia. Pakistan was desirous of resolving all outstanding issues including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute through dialogue, he added. The Foreign Minister… Continue reading FM meets NATO chief, says Pakistan following policy of peace in South Asia

Pakistan proposes Norway establishment of JEC, initiation of talks on investment treaty

ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): Pakistan has proposed Norway the establishment a Joint Economic Commission (JEC) as well as the initiation of negotiations on a bilateral investment treaty between the two countries. The proposal was given during the 11th Round of Pakistan-Norway Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) held in Oslo on Monday. The Pakistan side was led… Continue reading Pakistan proposes Norway establishment of JEC, initiation of talks on investment treaty

Anyone using religion for cruelty not to be spared: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan addresses at the ceremony held in Islamabad to honor Malik Adnan, Deputy Production Manager RAJCO Industries who tried to save late Priyantha Kumara Diyawadana during Sialkot Incident: 7th December, 2021. Attachments area

ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday expressed his government’s determination not to spare anyone found involved in cruelty by using religion, especially, the name of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). “The message of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), who was declared by Allah Almighty as Rehmatul-Lil-Alameen, is based humanity and justice,” he… Continue reading Anyone using religion for cruelty not to be spared: PM

FM apprises UNSC of continuing grave situation in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday apprised the President of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and the UN Secretary-General of the continuing grave situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). In his letter addressed to the President of UNSC and UN Secretary General, the Foreign Minister… Continue reading FM apprises UNSC of continuing grave situation in IIOJK

PM vows to spread network of sports grounds for youth across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: December 06 - Prime Minister Imran Khan addressing at the launching ceremony of Kamyab Jawan Sports Drive. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday highlighting the importance of sports for healthy life and giving the youth a mental strength to fight the challenges in life, expressed his government’s resolve to spread a network of sports ground across the country. “When you learn to compete in ground, you also learn… Continue reading PM vows to spread network of sports grounds for youth across Pakistan

GSP-Plus mutually beneficial for Pakistan, EU: Foreign Secretary

Foreign Secretary addresses at vice-ministerial level video conference on COVID-19 Response.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood on Friday highlighting that GSP Plus was a mutually-beneficial undertaking, reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to implement the 27 International Conventions covered under the preferential trade scheme. He also expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of Pakistan’s bilateral relations with the European Union and reiterated the country’s resolve to… Continue reading GSP-Plus mutually beneficial for Pakistan, EU: Foreign Secretary

CJCSC, DG Strategic Plans Division call on PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza and Director General Strategic Plans Division (SPD) Lt. General Nadeem Zaki Manj called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Friday. Professional matters pertaining to defence of the country were discussed in the meeting.

Khusro Bakhtiar briefs PM about country’s fertilizer production capacity

FEDERAL MINISTER FOR INDUSTRIES AND PRODUCTION, MAKHDOOM KHUSRO BAKHTIAR CALLS ON PRIME MINISTER IMRAN KHAN IN ISLAMABAD ON DECEMBER 03, 2021.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): Minister for Industries and Production Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Friday and briefed him about the capacity of producing fertilizer in the country. Besides, he briefed the Prime Minister in detail about the measures taken by the Ministry of Industries and Production for the facilitation… Continue reading Khusro Bakhtiar briefs PM about country’s fertilizer production capacity

PM praises provinces, districts, polio workers on efforts for eradication of polio

PRIME MINISTER IMRAN KHAN CHAIRS A REVIEW MEETING ON ARRANGEMENTS FOR POLIO ERADICATION CAMPAIGN HELD IN ISLAMABAD ON DECEMBER 03, 2021.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday highly appreciated the provinces, district administrations as well as the polio workers for the hard work and efforts for the eradication of polio from the country. “I highly appreciate the hard work done by Provincial Chief Secretaries and Deputy Commissioners for Polio eradication”, he said… Continue reading PM praises provinces, districts, polio workers on efforts for eradication of polio

Pakistan allows use of Afghan trucks for transportation of wheat, life-saving medicines from India to Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): Pakistan on Friday decided to also allow the use of Afghan trucks for transportation of 50,000 MT of wheat and life-saving medicines from India to Afghanistan via Wagah border to Torkham. Pakistan took the decision to allow transportation of wheat and life-saving medicines from India to Afghanistan via Wagah border on… Continue reading Pakistan allows use of Afghan trucks for transportation of wheat, life-saving medicines from India to Afghanistan

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